Hire a Medical Director & Collaborating Physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Medical Directors in Pennsylvania
Your Trusted Partner for Compliance and Success
Pittsburgh is part of a thriving healthcare and med spa ecosystem, where aesthetic and wellness practices, weight loss clinics, and telehealth services are growing rapidly and require physician oversight to operate in compliance with Pennsylvania state laws.
At Medical Director Co., we connect you with a PA-licensed physician within 12 hours. Starting at $799/month, we cover collaboration agreements, delegation protocols, and malpractice setups. Hire a medical director or collaborating physician in Pittsburgh, PA, for your practice today.
Common Challenges PA Clinics Face Without a Supervising Physician
Launching or expanding your own practice can be challenging without a competent supervising physician in Pittsburgh, PA. To ensure your clinic stays fully compliant, watch out for these potential setbacks:
Clinic launch delayed due to missing physician collaboration
The absence of a collaborating physician and their supervision automatically prevents your clinic from starting regular, compliant operations.
MDs are too slow or overly restrictive
Medical directors must always maintain professionalism, provide expert oversight at a reasonable time, and not limit your clinic from offering new services.
Compliance failures putting business at risk
The primary responsibility of an experienced medical director is to ensure compliance to avoid potential risks.
At Medical Director Co., we ensure patient safety and strict compliance with Pennsylvania laws by connecting you with a licensed physician who provides timely, competent regulatory oversight and clinical expertise.
Why Choose
Our PA-Licensed Medical Directors & Collaborating Physicians
Here’s why clinic owners in Pittsburgh choose our PA-licensed physicians:
From $799/month
With no setup fees or long-term contracts
12-hour placement guarantee
With same-day introduction calls
Local compliance
With the Pennsylvania State Board’s regulations
All-inclusive package
With collaboration agreements, delegation protocols, and malpractice coverage
All supervising physicians are licensed
Doctors of Medicine or Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (MD/DO)
Who We
Serve in Pittsburgh, PA
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
Need physician collaboration and prescriptive authority
Physician Assistants (PAs)
Need a supervising physician to draft formal written agreements for medical practice
Registered Nurses (RNs) and Aesthetic Nurses
Need a medical director for physician-delegated procedures (e.g., injectables, IV therapy, and laser treatments)
Clinic Owners and Operators
Need physician supervision for managing med spas, telehealth, and weight loss clinics
How a Medical Director Supports Providers in Pennsylvania
A medical director actively supports Pennsylvania providers by performing the following responsibilities:
- Drafts and maintains collaborative or supervision agreements
- Oversees prescribing authority and ensures compliance with PA laws
- Develops delegation frameworks and protocols for non-physician providers
- Performs ongoing chart reviews and quality assurance checks
- Safekeeps patient records and delegates patient care to ensure safer patient outcomes
- Provides clarification to avoid compliance confusion leading to legal or financial risks
- Oversees and provides access to advanced services and the use of medical devices
- Performs administrative duties in either a health care facility or office setting
- Drafts and files written agreements in accordance with Pennsylvania laws, as needed
- Helps grow and scale operations (for med spa, wellness, and telehealth clinics) under regulatory guidelines
Compliance Deep-Dive – Pennsylvania Rules & Regulations
To ensure your clinic maintains regulatory compliance, here’s a comprehensive guide to the accepted standards, rules, and regulations under Pennsylvania law.
Collaborative Practice for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs)
Pennsylvania requires CRNPs to have a written Collaborative Agreement with a physician, filed with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, and CRNPs must adhere to the standards contained in the written agreement to diagnose patients and prescribe treatments. Pennsylvania is not a full practice authority state, meaning every med spa or clinical operation involving CRNPs requires collaborative documentation.
Physician Assistant Supervision
Physician assistants must have a written Supervisory Agreement approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine before practicing. The supervising physician must outline scope, tasks, and oversight procedures. Any revisions must be filed with the Board. A physician assistant's practice may not provide medical services beyond what is described in the written agreement.
Delegation of Medical Services
Physicians may delegate medical tasks to qualified medical staff, provided the delegated act does not require independent medical judgment. RNs may perform delegated medical cosmetic procedures only with physician supervision. Estheticians cannot perform medical procedures like injectables or laser treatments without medical direction. Failure to properly supervise or oversee medical services may provide grounds for disciplinary action for the primary supervising physician.
Prescriptive Authority
The physician shall provide prescriptive authority to nurse practitioners and physician assistants through a signed agreement defining the categories of drugs (Schedule II–V). CRNPs may prescribe based on collaborative agreements with restrictions on Schedule II drugs, while PAs may prescribe Schedule II–V medications under an approved Supervisory Agreement.
Malpractice Insurance Requirements
Pennsylvania requires physicians to maintain minimum liability coverage under the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (Act 13 of 2002); coverage requirements include the following: $500,000 per occurrence/$1,500,000 annual aggregate minimum Mandatory participation in the state MCARE fund
Common Compliance Pitfalls We Help Clinics Prevent in Pennsylvania
Medical Director Co. helps Pittsburgh clinics prevent these common compliance mistakes in Pennsylvania:
- PAs working without a current written supervising physician agreement
- PAs prescribing or performing tasks not covered in the written agreement
- CRNPs prescribing outside of their collaborative agreement or without the required pharmacology education
- Poorly defined or missing delegation protocols for aesthetic or medical tasks
- Telehealth setups lacking documented supervision or delayed chart reviews
- Business or clinic structures allowing non-physician owners to make medical decisions (CPOM risk)
Type of Clinics and Institutions We Work With in Pittsburgh, PA
We provide services to the following health care facilities in Pittsburgh, PA:
Botox, fillers, microneedling, laser treatments
GLP-1 prescriptions, safety oversight
Testosterone, HRT, HGH supervision
HIPAA-compliant statewide coverage
Telepsychiatry supervision
IV therapy, regenerative medicine
Primary care oversight, chart review, compliance support
Dermatology, pain management, cardiology
Protocol development, quality assurance
Medication oversight, end-of-life care compliance
Pittsburgh & Pennsylvania Service Areas
We assist healthcare providers in the Greater Pittsburgh area, including the following counties:
Cost & Contract Options
At Medical Director Co., we offer flexible arrangements starting at $799/month, with guaranteed compliance support, fast placement, and no startup fees. Start, scale up, or expand your practice in Pittsburgh, PA, with our streamlined services today.
Success Stories – Pennsylvania Clinics
Here are some success stories from Pennsylvania clinic owners and managers after availing our premium medical director services for their practice:
“During our consultation, I told them that what I needed was a supervising physician who will oversee the expansion of my weight loss clinic. My new physician’s professional background was perfectly aligned with my services, thanks to Medical Director Co. listening to my specific needs.”
“Medical Director Co. helped me set up collaborative agreements that were aligned with Pennsylvania regulations. Their fast and efficient placement allowed my team to focus on patient care and keep up usual practice unnecessary struggles or operational delays.”
“As a nurse practitioner, I needed guidance to ensure I would open a fully compliant clinic. Medical Director Co. handled all the necessary paperwork and connected me with a licensed physician in just hours, all the while supporting me in the process.”
Frequently Asked Questions - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Do med spas in PA need a Medical Director?
Yes, medical procedures (injectables, microneedling, and laser treatments) require physician oversight and delegation in Pennsylvania.
Can NPs in Pennsylvania prescribe on their own?
CRNPs/NPs need a collaborative agreement with a physician and must meet education requirements to prescribe treatments.
How many PAs can a physician supervise?
A physician can supervise up to 6 PAs under the standard written agreement.
Is the supervising physician required to be on-site?
Not necessarily. While supervision must be “continuous,” a physician isn’t required to always be on-site; telecommunication is allowed.
Can PAs prescribe controlled substances?
Yes, PAs can prescribe controlled substances under their written agreement with a licensed physician, including Schedules II–V as permitted.
How quickly can I onboard a Pennsylvania Medical Director?
Typically within 12 hours, and immediately after agreements are signed and validated.
How to Hire a
Medical Director in Pittsburgh, PA
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to hire a medical director in Pittsburgh, PA, with our simple and easy placement process:
Schedule a consultation call
and tell us about your practice, including your specific needs, if any, during our meeting.
Receive a personalized quote
that’s tailored to your clinic’s size, goals, and services.
Sign the agreement form
we provide Pennsylvania-compliant documentation.
Launch operations within 12 hours
and stay fully compliant with physician oversight and supervision in Pittsburgh, PA.
Start Your Pittsburgh, PA, Clinic Today
Get regulatory oversight and clinical supervision from PA-licensed physicians within 12 to 36 hours. At Medical Director Co., we equip your practice with complete collaboration requirements in accordance with Pennsylvania laws so that you can start, manage, or expand a fully compliant and operational clinic. Contact us today, and experience fast placement, reliable support, and malpractice support.
